US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 9952
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAS-9952-A.Re1 9-1 TYSide A
UAS-9952-B.Re2 9-1 TYSide B
UAS-9952-C.Re2 9-1 TYSide C
UAS-9952-D.Re2 9-1 TYSide D
Miles DavisMiles Davis
Vinyl pressings
Miles Davis
by Miles Davis · 1971
12 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
Miles Davis was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Miles Davis
5 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 9952
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAS-9952-A.Re1 9-1 TYSide A
UAS-9952-B.Re2 9-1 TYSide B
UAS-9952-C.Re2 9-1 TYSide C
UAS-9952-D.Re2 9-1 TYSide D
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 9952
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing, Tan Labels
- Runout / matrix
UAS 9952-A-RE-1-2 2T MONO TYSide 1
UAS 9952-B-RE-2 MONO T1 TYSide 2
UAS 9952-C-RE-2 MONO T TYSide 3
UAS 9952-D-RE 2 MONO 2T TYSide 4
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 9952
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
Argentina
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 8425/6
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | United Artists Records 8425/6First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 9952First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 9952First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 9952First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 9952First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Spain | Hispavox 500-7 / Blue Note 500-7LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UAS 9952LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R-09401 / World Record Club R 09401LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Germany | Blue Note BST 81501/2 / Blue Note BST 81 501/2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records S-UA 20114LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Blue Note BST 81501/2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Blue Note BST 81501/2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Tempus Fugit3:48
- A2Kelo3:15
- A3Enigma3:20
- A4Ray's Idea3:40
- A5How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky)4:37
- A6C.T.A. (Alternate Master)3:12
- B1Dear Old Stockholm (Varmeland)4:09
- B2Chance It3:02
- B3Yesterdays3:43
- B4Donna (Alternate Master)3:09
- B5C.T.A.3:30
- B6Woody 'N You (Alternate Master)3:30
- C1Take Off3:39
- C2Weirdo4:50
- C3Woody'n You3:23
- C4I Waited For You3:27
- C5Ray's Idea3:47
- C6Donna3:11
- D1Well You Needn't5:20
- D2The Leap4:32
- D3Lazy Susan4:00
- D4Tempus Fugit3:55
- D5It Never Entered My Mind3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miles Davis are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Miles Davis are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Miles Davis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Argentina. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 9952.
How do I tell if my copy of Miles Davis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 9952, 8425/6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS-9952-A.Re1 9-1 TY and UAS-9952-B.Re2 9-1 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miles Davis on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
